4th SICB -2016

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    Impact of Facilitating Conditions on System Acceptance Behavior: with Special Reference to Public Sector Projects in Sri Lanka
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Ranathunga, R.A.G.K.; de Silva. G.H.B.A.
    In spite of conducting proper systematic investigations, most of Sri Lankan public sector organizations migrate to computer based information systems from manual/semi-manual information systems. However, majority of the new vicissitudes in the new system would not be accepted by those who suggested the change after implementation. Furthermore, according to the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) (1991), the actual behaviour is determined by behavioral intention but then again, the acceptance behaviour of public sector employees cannot be explained completely. According to the TPB behavioral intention reinforced by perceived behavioral controls is having a positive impact on actual behaviour. However, TPB is not explaining completely why the positive intention to change the systems in the proposal stage is negatively affecting the implementation stage. Therefore, researcher wants to explain how facilitating conditions are moderating the relationship between intention to change and rejection behaviour. The qualitative deductive approach will be used in the study. The unit of analysis would be individuals. Moreover, the population of the study is recently system changed, public sector organization employees. Sample was drawn from the population based on snowballing sampling technique. The operationalization of the quantitative survey will be done based on existing literature while SEM will be used in data modeling. This study will provide insights for both executives and scholars in Sri Lanka. Executives require research based knowledge to overcome this dilemma while the scholars need the insights to explain the moderating behaviour of facilitating conditions.
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    Factors affecting on Lending Decisions of Microfinance Operation in Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) in Sri Lanka
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Samarawickrama, S.; Thrikawala, S.
    This study investigates the factors that affect the lending decisions of microfinance operation in the Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) in Sri Lanka. Microfinance sector of the country can be identified as an important sub-sector of the financial system. NBFIs operating in the micro-finance sector in Sri Lanka provide loan facilities for people who cannot obtain those facilities from formal banking system in Sri Lanka. Based on the people’s needs and expectations microfinance sector can be developed as a lucrative business while maintaining an effective financial and economic stability in the country. Many studies have showed that the lending organizations have been encountered with severe difficulties when recovering microfinance loans and facilities provided for the individuals and small groups. Therefore, studying such factors are highly important since they are directly related with the effective credit management by NBFIs. In the current study primary data will be collected from the credit managers of five NBFIs. Secondary data also collected from the sources like Central Bank Annual Reports and Company publications. The quantitative and qualitative techniques will be deployed when analyzing and interpreting data. SPSS statistical software has been deployed to analyze and interpret data that produce generalizations for the population. This research provides insight for the NBFIs and policy-makers in the financial system of Sri Lanka regarding factors that impact the lending decisions of microfinance operations in Sri Lanka.
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    Effect of Working Capital Management on Profitability: Evidence from Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka
    (Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Wanigasekara, W.A.D.K.J.; Nadeesha, D.L.D.R.
    The problem address by this research study is; “What is the impact of working capital management on profitability of manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka?” The objective of this study was to identify the effect of working capital management on profitability of manufacturing companies listed on Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka. Data has been collected from a sample of 12 manufacturing firms during the period of five years from 2009 to 2013. Working capital management, which was measured using cash conversion cycle, inventory turnover period, accounts receivable period and accounts payable period was the independent variable while the profitability, which was measured in terms of net operating profit margin, was the dependent variable of this study. Correlation and panel data pool regression analysis were employed to identify the effects of working capital management on profitability. The results showed that there was a positive insignificant relationship with profitability and working capital management in listed manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. This study will help the managers to handle the working capital efficiently to increase its profitability.